3 Way Student-led Conference

Last Thursday and Friday's student-led conference went extremely well! I was so proud listening to my students articulate their academic and learning skill goals to their parents. It was clear that they are all fully aware of their individual strengths and areas in need of improvement. I love the fact that each student got an opportunity to share his/her work and explain to the parents why that particular piece of work was chosen. Not only was it a reflective exercise but most importantly leading the conference was a great way for the students to take responsibility and be accountable for their academic work and behaviour. Opening the lines of communication between students, parents and teachers is absolutely important.

Thanks to all the parents that came out - 23 out of 25!It was a pleasure meeting with you! Together, in partnership, we are working towards your child's SUCCESS!

Remembrance Day

Today's Remembrance Day assembly was a solemn occasion to pay tribute to all veterans that have served or continue to serve their countries in times of war, military conflict and peace. Thanks to Veterans Affairs Canada, I was able to provide my students with learning materials that speak about the significance of the day.

Our Postcards for Peace will be mailed to a Canadian Armed Force Base. Thanks for all you do!

Eco-house projects in the making

The culminating task for our Science Unit on Energy Conservation is sadly coming close to an end but not without a fun project to consolidate key concepts that were taught. Here are students busy working on their Eco-houses. The aim is to build a well insulated house that is energy efficient. It's a group challenge. Let's see which house will withstand the ice-cube test! Finished projects will be posted soon. Stay tuned ....

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” 
― Helen Keller

We Scare Hunger Food Drive

Our class has a lot of school spirit! Thanks to everyone that donated to the Food Drive! You are making a difference! Good job!

Halloween!!!!!!

Yep! My students were overly excited for Halloween and of course it would be remiss of them if they did not independently plan and coordinate a presentation! They LOVE doing presentations! I am actually losing count now! Here are pictures of their spooky costumes. It's posted late but enjoy!

Halloween presentation and performances

Math is fun (seriously!)

Students working collaboratively on a Math Word problem involving addition, subtraction and multiplication skills. Nice review of concepts!

The finished product! Great job everyone!

Keep talking!

Keep talking! The kids are listening!

Shortly after one of our Social Studies class on Canadian rights and freedoms, one of my students left this card on my desk. They had read a passage about an immigrant family the day before and the discussion inevitably went into a discussion about inclusiveness, fairness, democracy and freedom.

This is now taped to my bookcase. Thanks Khushmeet!

Nice reminder!